Farm for the Future programme announced
28th September 2021
A new programme from the Prince’s Countryside Fund promises to help farmers understand the policy changes that will affect the future of their farm businesses.
The Prince’s Countryside Fund is inviting farm businesses to join its new Farm for the Future programme, which is being delivered both virtually and by local farm support groups in 11 regions across England and funded by Defra.
The programme will help farms to better understand how the Agricultural Transition Plan will affect the future of their business. Farm for the Future will provide business support so farmers can manage the upcoming changes and make informed decisions about their future and discover opportunities within the ELM scheme that may financially and practically benefit the farm.
The programme consists of a welcome meeting, two workshops and one-to-one support.
Locations: virtual group (accessible to farmers from across England), Cumbria & Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire, Lancashire, Northumberland, Durham Dales, Peak District, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Lincolnshire, Herefordshire and Cornwall.
By participating, farmers will:
- Understand more about current agricultural policy changes and how they will affect their farm business
- Understand how to practically improve the management of their farmed environment
- Be provided with tools and advice to help them feel confident in making changes to their business.
Any tenant or owner-occupied farm currently in receipt of BPS in England is eligible to join. For more information and to express interest in taking part please see the below details.
